Childhood buddies Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk go VIRAL being one game away from glory

Tatum and Tkachuk are following each other's Championship games.

Childhood buddies Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk go VIRAL being one game away from glory

Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk are childhood buddies

The Florida Panthers are on the verge of securing the Stanley Cup, while the Boston Celtics are on their way to win the NBA title. Interestingly, Jayson Tatum of the Celtics and Matthew Tkachuk of the Panthers, arguably the best players on their respective teams, were classmates as freshmen in high school. Now, they are on the cusp of winning two prestigious championships together.

The two 26-year-old future stars began to know one another at Chaminade College Preparatory School, located close to St. Louis, Missouri. The former freshman classmates can create history with their sides this season in their respective sports.

The Celtics and their star man Jayson Tatum just need one win to clinch the NBA title. Meanwhile, the Panthers lead their best-of-seven series 3-0 following their 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Florida has the opportunity to win their first-ever NHL championship on Saturday, June 15, in Edmonton.

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It remains to be seen whether these two stars have what it takes to win in the upcoming matchups of their respective teams—the Boston Celtics in the NBA and the Florida Panthers in the NHL.

Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk are supportive of each other

The two sporting icons for their respective teams and sports, Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk, have been making the headlines lately. Notably, Tatum and Tkachuk have been very vocal about supporting each other in their sport.

Jayson Tatum recently expressed his admiration for the Panthers forward. Tatum shared that he has been following Tkachuk’s hockey career closely, even watching his recent game and hoping for his success in the Stanley Cup Finals.

I’m a big Matthew fan. We went to school together. I actually watched him win last night, trying to learn and understand the rules in the game of hockey more and more. I got to watch the game last night. They won. Like I said, I’m extremely happy for him and his family. Hopefully they win it all.
Jayson Tatum said per SI

Matthew Tkachuk also reciprocated the support. He confirmed that he has been keeping up with Tatum’s basketball games as well, watching the Celtics play and rooting for Tatum to win the NBA championship.

I know I’m watching the games. I watched the game last night. I think it would be unreal for Chaminade and all of St. Louis if we can both win it, yeah, I’m definitely cheering for him. Definitely.”
Matthew Tkachuk said per SI

Watching what transpires with the two stars in the upcoming days will be interesting. Needless to say, both players will be adequately motivated to win the championships that their respective fan bases have been longing for a long time.

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